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Burnley boss Dyche: Man Utd long ball claims just incredible

Burnley boss Sean Dyche is surprised by critics of Manchester United's style.

United were branded "long ball" by West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce on Sunday.

The Clarets boss said: "I find it incredible, the whole thing.

"I think back to my youth and a player then who was renowned was Glenn Hoddle. Was he renowned for playing five and 10-yard passes? No he wasn't. Was Ronald Koeman renowned for playing five and 10-yard passes? He was marvelled at.

"I'm looking at Man Utd's team - I think they're capable of playing the ball more than five or 10 yards, and probably accurately and probably with some style.

"I'm certainly not questioning whether they're a long-ball side or not. I think it's a bizarre debate."

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